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A Fine Vintage? Alcohol and Older People
April 25, 2014
A report published this week by Slimming World looks at the impact of alcohol on obesity. Just as in other ages groups, alcohol may contribute to obesity in older people,…
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It’s Easter – Time to talk about Chocolate
April 17, 2014
Over 80 million chocolate eggs are sold at Easter time – that’s a lot of chocolate! Chocolate is frequently associated with increased weight gain, but surprisingly there are also some…
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When is a Probiotic not a Probiotic?
April 11, 2014
There is continued public interest in the area of probiotics and health, but have you noticed something odd about the word ‘probiotic’ on yogurt packs? For the very observant, you…
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Fruit and Vegetables by Numbers
April 4, 2014
The message of five a day is well recognised by both consumers and health professionals as one of the basics of healthy eating messages, so what should we make of…
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Nutrition and Autism
March 28, 2014
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental and neurological condition that affects brain function, particularly in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. There is no known cause…
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Water Water Everywhere… But Dehydration Still a Problem in our Elderly
March 20, 2014
Nutrition and Hydration week, taking place from 17th – 23rd March 2014 recognises that nutrition and hydration are an important part of quality care, experience and safety improvement in health…
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Money Talks… The Financial Case for Addressing Malnutrition in the UK
March 14, 2014
The detrimental effects of malnutrition on health and quality of life are increasingly recognised in the scientific literature, and include increased risk of infection, delayed wound healing, impaired heart and…
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A Recipe for Healthy Bones
March 7, 2014
Every three minutes in the day someone somewhere in the UK has a fracture as a result of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, a disease that affects the bones, causing them to become…
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